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Best friends: Should Children In Preschool Be Separated From Their Friends?

Published: September 20, 2025 | By | 5 Replies Continue Reading
Best friends: Should Children In Preschool Be Separated From Their Friends?

A preschool teacher separates a child from her best friends, which leads to problems in the classroom and at home.

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The Bad Friend: How Can I End My 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Friendship?

Published: September 7, 2025 | By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
The Bad Friend: How Can I End My 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Friendship?

Finding ways to handle the “bad friend” dilemma can be challenging but there are more options when your children are young.

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Is It Normal For A Child To Have An Imaginary Friend?

Published: April 22, 2025 | Last Updated: May 17, 2025 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Is It Normal For A Child To Have An Imaginary Friend?

Worried about your child’s imaginary friend? Psychologist and author Susan Newman, PhD offers advice and reassurance to worried parents.

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What Do You Consider A ‘Friendship Killer’?

Published: February 27, 2022 | Last Updated: March 1, 2022 By | 5 Replies Continue Reading
What Do You Consider A ‘Friendship Killer’?

When a friend really disappoints or let you down, it can be a friendship killer. There’s no way to forgive or forget

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What To Do When An Online Friendship Begins To Feel Creepy?

Published: July 2, 2021 | Last Updated: April 20, 2026 By | 5 Replies Continue Reading
What To Do When An Online Friendship Begins To Feel Creepy?

A teenager is involved in an awkward online friendship that is making her feel increasingly uncomfortable. She asks what to do.

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Disney Characters Offer Timeless Friendship Lessons

Published: July 30, 2020 | Last Updated: July 31, 2020 By | Reply Continue Reading
Disney Characters Offer Timeless Friendship Lessons

In celebration of International Friendship Day, Disney distills some of the “behind-the-scenes” secrets that inspire long-lasting friendships. 

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Helping Your Child Feel Connected While Social Distancing

Published: April 19, 2020 | Last Updated: March 26, 2026 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Helping Your Child Feel Connected While Social Distancing

During these uncertain times, here are some ideas for helping your child feel connected while social distancing.

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Handling an intrusive friend

Published: February 17, 2017 | By | 3 Replies Continue Reading

Two young friends find a third girl to be intrusive and clingy.

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BOOK GIVEAWAY – Too Shy? A Resource for Children and their Parents (contest ended)

Published: December 20, 2016 | Last Updated: February 10, 2017 By | 25 Replies Continue Reading
BOOK GIVEAWAY – Too Shy? A Resource for Children and their Parents (contest ended)

Is your child too shy? Many parents worry because their children lack confidence and seem self-conscious.

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Helping your child make friends after moving

Published: October 14, 2016 | Last Updated: September 10, 2025 By | Reply Continue Reading
Helping your child make friends after moving

Moving? Moving expert Alexandra Wenzke offers tips for parents to help ease the transition for their kids after a move.

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